ROCORI Early Childhood

• Preschool and Kid Care registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Kid Care is also open for registration for summer 2026!

• 🌞Summer classes registration opened on Friday, April 24th! Click the link below to see what classes and activities will be offered this summer!

• 🔆Lots of ECFE classes and opportunities are still available in May! Check them out under the "Upcoming Events" section of this newsletter!

• Our annual preschool concert will be on May 13th at 10:00am and on May 14th at 10:00am and 2:00pm. More information is listed below under "Upcoming Events".
• No preschool on Monday, May 25th.
• Our last day of preschool for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, May 27th.
• Reminder to send your child to preschool with appropriate clothing for the weather! Spring weather in MN is unpredictable, but we will continue to try and get outside as much as possible. Layers are highly recommended! Please remember to LABEL all of your child's clothing items!

• Reminder: Every day matters! If your student will be out, please let us know by emailing your child's teacher or by calling the Community Education office.

All outstanding preschool tuition balances must be paid by the end of the 2025-2026 school year. You can log into your Eleyo account online to view your invoices and make payments. If you would rather pay with cash or a check, please stop by our Community Education office. You can also call the office if you would like to pay the balance over the phone with a debit or credit card.

*Outstanding balances need to be paid before registrations for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted.

**If you are behind on payments and would like to set up a payment plan or see what scholarship opportunities might be available for you, please reach out to Erin Botten at bottene@rocori.k12.mn.us.

Log into your Eleyo account to register your child for preschool for the 2026-2027 school year and Kid Care for summer 2026 and school year 2026-2027 (if needed). Press the links below to register!

If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 and will be attending kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, use the link below to register your child for kindergarten in ROCORI School District.

*If your child will be entering kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year and you need child care for summer 2026 or before/after school care for the 2026-2027 school year, you will register for Spartan Spot. Spartan Spot registration is open now! Click on the link below to register for Spartan Spot child care.

• 🫧🛝Join us at the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul on Wednesday, May 6th! Open to all ages! Ride the big yellow bus and don't worry about the drive. This event is only $14 per person! Registration extended! Register by Friday, May 1st. (All children registered need to be accompanied by an adult. Adults also need to register.)

• 🌳Join our preschool teachers and parent educator on Wednesday, May 6th for a fun, device-free experience! Let’s explore nature together and discover all it has to offer in our Outdoor Extravaganza! Register online through Eleyo or by clicking the link below.

• 🚒Big Truck Night is on May 7th from 6:00-8:00pm. This is a free event and will be sensory friendly with limited lights and sirens from 6:00-7:00pm. Lights and sirens will resume from 7:00-8:00pm. No registration is required. Come check out our bigger event this year!🚛

• 🌱Grass Head Friends- Join us for this fun, hands-on planting activity on Wednesday, May 13th! Each child will grow a silly hair plant by creating a funny face that “grows hair” as the plant sprouts. Register online through Eleyo or by clicking the link below.
• 🎶Save the date! Our annual preschool concert will be on May 13th at 10:00am and on May 14th at 10:00am and 2:00pm. Due to the limited amount of space, we are requesting that each family have no more than 4 guests in attendance per performance.

- May 13th at 10:00 am (Hannah M/W AM, Kerry AM, Emily M/W/F)

- May 14th at 10:00am (Denin AM, Hannah T/Th AM, Laura AM, Emily T/Th)

- May 14th at 2:00pm (Hannah M-Th PM, Kerry PM, Denin PM, Laura PM)

• 🧸Back by popular demand, come participate in our Stuffed Animal Party on Wednesday, May 20th! Each child will build their own 8” stuffed animal, complete with a birth certificate and carrying box. Register online through Eleyo or by clicking the link below.

❌ NO SCHOOL dates for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year:

• Monday, May 25th

✅ Last Day of School for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, May 27th

Have you ever thought "I just wish there was a teacher to help parents?!"... There is! We can support you!

Our licensed parent educators are here to share information, answer questions, and connect you with community resources. Are you struggling with tantrums, sleep/bedtime, discipline, stress/anxiety, managing screens, listening/boundaries, dysregulation, wanting some parent support through a hard transition, or feel like all you do is yell or get upset (and then feel bad)?

• FREE for families in the ROCORI community with children from birth up to eight years old.
• Visits typically last one hour, and can be regular or just one visit.
• Support for your unique family values and needs.
• You can visit our building, connect in a community location, connect virtually or by phone call, or we can visit your home if needed.

You can reach: Jill Blomdahl Skanson at skansonj@rocori.k12.mn.us

Steph Ruegemer

Community Education Administrator

ruegemers@rocori.k12.mn.us

Erin Botten

Community Education Program Coordinator

bottene@rocori.k12.mn.us

Becky Peart

Administrative Assistant

peartb@rocori.k12.mn.us

Community Education Office

320-685-8631